Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro is lighter by 58g.
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro goes wider (30mm vs 60mm).
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro reaches further (60mm vs 30mm).
| Spec | M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro | M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 30mm (wider) | 60mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Weight g | 128 (lighter) | 186 |
| Filter mm | 46 | 46 |
| Length mm | 60.0 | 82.0 |
| Diameter mm | 57.0 | 56.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.1 (closer focusing) | 0.19 |
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
A compact macro for Micro Four Thirds that reaches 1:1 and weighs about 128 g. It takes 46mm filters and is equivalent to a 60mm lens on full frame.
Pros
- True 1:1
- Light at 128 g
- Close focus 0.095 m
Cons
- Short working distance
- f/3.5 aperture
- Not weather sealed
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
A 1:1 macro for Micro Four Thirds that is equivalent to a 120mm lens on full frame. It weighs about 186 g, takes 46mm filters and is dust and splash resistant.
Pros
- True 1:1 magnification
- Splash and dust resistant
- Light at about 186 g
- Focus limiter switch
Cons
- No built-in stabilization
- f/2.8 aperture